Art, Arts and more Arts

It really seems like the art activities at Rockbrook never stop. At exclusively art summer camps you would expect that, but when there are outdoor adventure, sports, horseback riding, and other creative activities (like drama, for example) also going on, you might think the arts would fade. Well, at RBC, it’s a well-rounded camp experience where you can really get into the arts, learn a lot of new techniques, and be involved in the rest of camp too.  This photo was taken in “Curosty,” our fiber art craft cabin set in the heart of camp.  Weaving, bead work, basketry, needlepoint, knitting, lanyards, and so much more go on in just this one art area.  It’s definitely a favorite part of camp for everyone.

So hey, what are you making?

Arts Activities at Camp

There are so many fun activities for teens at summer camp: sports, outdoor adventure, horseback riding, and of course arts and crafts. At Rockbrook there are more than 26 fun activities! This is a photo taken one afternoon in our needlecraft class, and it looks like everyone is working on a needlepoint or cross-stitch project (headbands! bookmarks! bracelets!). Sitting on the back porch of “Curosty,” the fibre arts cabin, listening to the birds and the nearby creek, surrounded by great old trees, and just chatting with your friends— what could be a better place to practice your needlework?!

Childrens Summer Camp Needlecraft

Another super popular summer camp activity for children at Rockbrook is something we call “Needlecraft.” It’s a craft activity where we make all kinds of things out of yarn, string, and thread, and as you might expect, use “needles” to weave, tie, twist and knit the strands into interesting patterns and shapes. Sometimes we do cross stitch (like in this photo), sometimes knitting, sometimes crocheting, or needlepoint, or other kinds of embroidery. It’s fun to learn these “old timey” crafts, and you can make some amazing things… hats, scarves, bookmarks, monograms, blankets, even socks! Plus, it’s the kind of thing that you can keep doing when you get home if you like.

Sitting on the back porch of Curosty, under the trees, listening to the creek and the birds, wiht lots of friends… it’s the perfect place to enjoy needlecraft.